Song of the day: Cold as Ice, by - Foreinger

NATSU'S POV:

Loke and Gray left me like they would leave a helpless pup to defend itself. I sighed. I don't know how many times I sigh today, but I'm gonna go with at least 10 times. I started to head to the gym. When I got inside the huge room, I automatically heard balls being dropped, echoing throughout the whole place. Some people were changed into their P.E attire, but some weren't. People who did change get a good grade, those who don't get a 0. I decided to change out. The P.E attire is a sleeveless shirt and some shorts, with tennis shoes. I like wearing a jacket and jeans, with tennis shoes. I ruffled my pink hair, as I walked out of the changing room. I didn't even have time to pick up a basketball when I saw someone I knew who was in my gang.

Jellal.

He came running up to me, in his P.E attire.

"Hey, Natsu!" Jellal said happily. Jellal was the calmest in our gang and the nicest. Though, don't estimate him. He has a bad temper when someone hurts someone he loves or feels for.

"Hey, my brother!" I replied, just as happy as him. Jellal put his hand out, and I took his hand. We started to do our handshake, that we made up when we were 5 years old. I could never forget it, and neither could he. We did the handshake in a matter of seconds, that is how well we know our handshake.

"Man I'm out of breath. You could join me in some basketball," He said. I could see that he was tired. His skin was glistening a layer of sweat. Mostly on his face and arms.

"Sure, just don't pass out on me."

"No problem."

Jellal handed me a ball and I started to dripple the ball in both of my big hands. I wasn't an expert on playing the game right, but I had Jellal teach me a few moves back before. Before I and he knew it, two other teens joined us. They didn't like my gang that well since their leaders were not a huge fan of me or my gang. I grin. When they weren't expecting it, I sprinted toward the goal, but one of the boys flew him in front of me and waved his hands in the air and moved his body when I moved mine. I turned my back and saw Jellal there waving his hands in the air. Quickly, I passed him the ball and he sprinted toward the goal next. Jellal must not have noticed the other guy, and he grabbed the ball out of his hands and passed it to his teammate. Jellal was breathing hard, but he knew that he had to stop them from making a goal and so did I. At the same time, I and he ran in front of the one with the ball. He passed the ball to the teammate and I threw my arm in front of the teammate and knocked him over onto his stomach.

"Hey! That's cheating!" A person from another team yelled.

Morge.

"It's not when you are not playing the real thing," I spat back. Jellal stood by my side and was getting prepared for a fight if I made the first move.

Morge who didn't have the ball walked up to me. "You know, Natsu Dragneel, your gang isn't the big and tough one around here!"

I and Jellal smirked at the same time.

"Where is your ass clown boss?" Jellal asked. He wasn't friendly anymore.

"How about you shut your damn mouth?!"

Jellal glared at him. "Maybe you should get out of here. The precious teens here wouldn't want to see their hero go to waste.

"But, I wouldn't be a hero if I didn't kick you ass."

Morge's teammate stood on his feet and stood by his side. I didn't whine. I was actually getting pump up today. One, because of Lucy. Two, because he had a strange feeling to kick someone's ass today. But, that second problem he always had inside him. Sadly, I wasn't the first one to throw a punch. Morge punch me in the side causing me fall into Jellal, who push me back up and I did a quick kick into Morge's left knee. Morge fell onto the floor and I tackled him. Jellal was busy fighting Morge's teammate, so I didn't have back up. But, I was actually stronger than Morge. I had more muscle than him, and I had the upper hand since I wasn't on the floor. Morge thrust his legs up and down. He was moving his body widely. His fist was in a tight ball and trying to fight gravity and my strength. Teens in the gym were already back up in a corner or getting the hell out of the gym. Some were actually enjoying this and recording. I didn't like to be recorded so I sent them a mean glare and they stopped recording. Morge saw this opportunity and kick me in the balls. I groaned and fell off him, holding myself. Morge punch my face, making my nose bleed out. My balls hurt and now my nose. Morge finally tackled me down and I didn't have my hands there to protect me, so my face was opened to him. Morge threw another punch at my eye.

"AH!" I yelled and finally were able to move my arms in front of my face.

Morge kept punching my arms, that was blocking my face. But, I had so many problems right now. Jellal got hit in the cheek, making him duck the other punch. I wish I could help Jellal, but more and more punches were thrown at my arms, making me wince. He kept hitting the same spots. I struggled to leave his heavy body that was keeping me from escaping. I heard people yelling and screaming in the background. Footsteps all around me, even a close distance footsteps. I knew no one would help me, so I continued to block Morge's punches and hope that the fight would end... it was my only option for now.

"No! Please don't hurt him!"

I widen my eyes when I heard a familiar voice and then out of nowhere I felt delicate arms wrap around my arms, making the punches stop.

LUCY'S POV (Before):

After a while, Levy helped me find my locker and we talked for a while. I told her about the issue I had in class and the weird story Gray told me. Levy already told me their names. The pinkette was Natsu Dragneel and the other one Gray Fullbuster. She also mentioned their gang and other things, at which I shivered at the thought. We both shared our goodbyes and I pulled out my schedule, from my shorts. emP.E. /emAlright. I started to make my way other to the gym when I saw people watching something blurry in the middle of the gym. I didn't want to know what was happening, so I was about to turn away until I heard Natsu Dragneel.

"You know, Natsu Dragneel, your gang isn't the big and tough one around here!"

I started to walk around the gym a bit, but people were in my way and they looked like they were bigger than me. I tried to pass through the crowd of people, but I was always pushed back. I gasped, when I saw Natsu fighting a guy, that was underneath him. I desperately tried to make my way through all the boys and a few girls. I don't know why, but I felt my body heat up and my heart racing up as I quickly made my way through. Some boy must have seen me and grab my arm.

"Hey what is a flower like yourself watching a fight like this?" He asked as he lends in front of my face. I can smell alcohol on his breath. emWas he drinking? But, you're not allowed to drink in school! Then I gazed my eyes over to his shoulder. He had a tattoo on his shoulder that had a soldier, stabbing a dragon. I averted my gaze as I saw his face get closer and closer. Finally, out of fear and self-defense, I kicked him in the balls, making him let go of my arm in a jerk. The jerk hurt my arm, making it throb.

I can smell alcohol on his breath. Was he drinking? But, you're not allowed to drink in school! Then I gazed my eyes over to his shoulder. He had a tattoo on his shoulder that had a soldier, stabbing a dragon. I averted my gaze as I saw his face get closer and closer. Finally, out of fear and self-defense, I kicked him in the crotch making him let go of my arm in a jerk. The jerk hurt my arm, making it throb.

"AH!"

That painfully yell make me forget my arm and fight through the crowds again. I looked back to see the boy still in pain and also the gym doors swung opened to introduce a lot of teachers and policemen. The teachers started to grab students and pulling them away from the crowds. Policemen made their way through, hitting anyone who didn't dare let them through. I felt my heart racing up again. I turn around and continued to make my way to Natsu. Finally, out of desperation and fear I was in the middle of the gym. I saw Natsu underneath a buff, bloated boy on top of him, throwing hard punches at his arms in front of Natsu's face. I ran over to him.

"No! Please don't hurt him!" I yelled and fell on my knees and wrapped my arms around Natsu's arms. I closed my eyes, waiting for punches to hit my arms. But, they never came. I panted and looked up. Morge was staring at me, anger in his eyes.

NO ONE'S POV:

Natsu's heart was beating fast in his chest. One, because he wasn't getting beat up anymore and because Lucy was protecting his arms from the punches. His vision was blurry, but he could make out her magnificent features. He breathes a sigh of relief and saw her looking at Morge, who looked pissed. Natsu didn't have to react to know what he would do next. He sat up, not bothering to unwind his arms from Lucy's. Now, it looked like Lucy had her arms around Natsu. Like a backward hug. He could feel Lucy shivering. But, Natsu didn't want to show her sympathy or any comfort. His arms felt numb, but he was able to move Lucy's arms from his. Natsu weakly got to his feet and took Morge by the collar, lifting him off the floor.

"You bastard! Why the fuck did you attack me and Jellal you motherfucker! I swear you will never see sunlight again!" Natsu yelled and was about to punch the living crap out of him, until two strong arms pulled him back, making Natsu drop Morge. Two policemen had him by the arms. Lucy got to her feet and saw a blue haired boy, with red face marking, bleeding with a towel wrapped around his body. Natsu also saw Jellal. He looked terrible, but Natsu knew that he had worst. Natsu turns his head to look for the teammate and saw him being cuffed. Natsu didn't know how to feel. His heart was pounding crazily after what everything happened. Natsu felt his conciseness slipping from him. He took the last glimpse at Lucy, who looked worried. Then, Natsu was out.